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The Week Ahead

Six-Man Rotation Invasion

Here in the final weeks of the season, several teams have decided to go with a six-man rotation the rest of the way. This provides an opportunity to take a look at extra guys, and to get starters some additional rest as a long campaign comes to a close.

It's not good news for fantasy owners looking to plug two-start pitchers into their lineups. Clubs like the White Sox, Mets and Padres will not have a starter go twice in the coming week despite playing six games. The Cubs and Twins, who both play seven games, will have one two-start option rather than two.

Nevertheless, there are plenty of solid candidates available in The Week Ahead, and we've got them all listed below, along with your usual assortment of notes, streamers and match-up info.

Rotoworld's partner FanDuel is hosting a $4,000 One-Day Fantasy Baseball league Friday. It's $10 to join and first prize is $800. Here's the link.

* Ever heard of Tanner Roark? Perhaps not, but the Washington rookie has gotten his major-league career off to a phenomenal start, with a 5-0 record and 0.94 ERA through 10 appearances. He'll get two starts at home this week, and is available in about 80 percent of leagues.

* The Cardinals have both Joe Kelly and Lance Lynn scheduled for two road starts, including one in Colorado. Even with the difficult match-ups, I'm liking Kelly, who has won in seven of his past eight starts, but I can't trust Lynn, who has a 6.21 ERA in his last six turns.

* Mike Minor is amidst a bit of a rough patch, but oddly, most of his recent struggles have come at home in Atlanta. He continues to be impeccable on the road, where he has a 2.65 ERA this season. He is slated for two road starts, so all systems are go.

* Andy Pettitte goes twice on the road against potent lineups, but I just can't bet against him right now. He has notched six straight quality starts and is 3-0 with a 2.13 ERA during that span.

* The Indians are set to take on the Royals and Astros. I'm liking Corey Kluber, who's 2-0 with a 2.15 ERA in his past seven starts. It's a little more difficult to trust Scott Kazmir, who has been less consistent, but the southpaw has had flashes of dominance, including his most recent start against the Mets in which he hurled six shutout innings with 12 strikeouts.

* Jorge De La Rosa is expected to go twice next week for the Rockies, but left his last start early due to discomfort in his throwing hand. Monitor his status over the weekend.

Here in the final weeks of the season, several teams have decided to go with a six-man rotation the rest of the way. This provides an opportunity to take a look at extra guys, and to get starters some additional rest as a long campaign comes to a close.

It's not good news for fantasy owners looking to plug two-start pitchers into their lineups. Clubs like the White Sox, Mets and Padres will not have a starter go twice in the coming week despite playing six games. The Cubs and Twins, who both play seven games, will have one two-start option rather than two.

Nevertheless, there are plenty of solid candidates available in The Week Ahead, and we've got them all listed below, along with your usual assortment of notes, streamers and match-up info.

Rotoworld's partner FanDuel is hosting a $4,000 One-Day Fantasy Baseball league Friday. It's $10 to join and first prize is $800. Here's the link.

* Ever heard of Tanner Roark? Perhaps not, but the Washington rookie has gotten his major-league career off to a phenomenal start, with a 5-0 record and 0.94 ERA through 10 appearances. He'll get two starts at home this week, and is available in about 80 percent of leagues.

* The Cardinals have both Joe Kelly and Lance Lynn scheduled for two road starts, including one in Colorado. Even with the difficult match-ups, I'm liking Kelly, who has won in seven of his past eight starts, but I can't trust Lynn, who has a 6.21 ERA in his last six turns.

* Mike Minor is amidst a bit of a rough patch, but oddly, most of his recent struggles have come at home in Atlanta. He continues to be impeccable on the road, where he has a 2.65 ERA this season. He is slated for two road starts, so all systems are go.

* Andy Pettitte goes twice on the road against potent lineups, but I just can't bet against him right now. He has notched six straight quality starts and is 3-0 with a 2.13 ERA during that span.

* The Indians are set to take on the Royals and Astros. I'm liking Corey Kluber, who's 2-0 with a 2.15 ERA in his past seven starts. It's a little more difficult to trust Scott Kazmir, who has been less consistent, but the southpaw has had flashes of dominance, including his most recent start against the Mets in which he hurled six shutout innings with 12 strikeouts.

* Jorge De La Rosa is expected to go twice next week for the Rockies, but left his last start early due to discomfort in his throwing hand. Monitor his status over the weekend.